As I'm in the middle of seam ripping my quilting from a poorly sandwiched quilt I was thinking how to better get the tension on the layers. Quick google search and your video popped up. This is genius and exactly what I need. Thank you for the tutorial.
Great and very well presented video, thank you. I’d love to see a tutorial video on using the frame. Your layering process is explained clearly, but it would be helpful to see how you pin, then move the sandwich to the next quadrant for pinning/basting. I assume you reach the center by working from both sides?
Thank you for making the video!! I do my own quilting and sandwiching is the hardest part!! Love this frame and can't wait to get started on making one.
Kathleen I absolutely loved your video. I tried so many different processes like you did, to no luck. Can you please do another video showing the pinning, if you baste the outer edges. So many of us would greatly appreciate this. Please !
Hi Kathleen. I have just finished building myself this frame.I have modified it for my needs.I do lap quilts, so 10 -2ft and 2 to spare were enough. I accidentally purchased 2 extra t's so I added 2 more legs. I have the 6 -1ft, too ,if needed. And quite frankly, my arthritis in my hands wanted no part of cutting those smaller pieces! Please note: you may need a dremel to remove some of the pvc to be able to insert into couplers. I did The Vaseline tip was brilliant!!!! Can't wait to get my next quilt sandwiched on it and not be crawling on the floor. Thank you. Happy quilting everyone ❤
I'd like to see this idea in actual use. And for those who might want to build this, I suggest getting a Ratcheting PVC cutter. Your work will go quicker. These cutters are available on Amazon and the big box hardware stores.
Thank you for making video, was so pleased to see it when you posted on the quilting site. Great and easy to follow tutorial. Excellent looking quilt frame. Husband is going to be busy her, once I get the pvc piping 😊
Thank you for making this video and for explaining all the details of constructing the frame. When I have my quilt nicely basted it gets small puckers when I’m actually quilting it. I’ve been using really busy fabric for the back to hide it if it does get puckers. I’m actually thinking of doing more quilt as you in large blocks or small baby quilt size and then just joking four to make a large quilt.
THANK you for sharing this tutorial so quickly. I was impressed with the picture that you shared recently. I love that it is adjustable and portable. I may have questions about specific sizes and I hope you don't mind me contacting you for that.
Omg, your quilt is so beautiful! All I've mastered is geometric shapes. I look at your accomplishments in awe. Do you hand quilt all your creations? How do you come up with the idea and pattern? Incredible!
Have you used this frame to hand quilt? I'm a beginner quilter and I am doing everything by hand. I don't have the space for a permanent quilting frame. I was hoping this could be an option for me.
Thank you for the video I thought your idea was great and plan to make one for myself as I advance into quilting. What did you use for the bottom of you legs to prevent floor damage and sliding?
Great catch! I forgot about those! The are called PVC End Caps. I do think they give a bit of stability and I think it makes the frame look a bit more polished too.
For this quilt in the video I did not use center legs on the 50” side. I did in the 70” though. It seemed stable enough in the 50” side to not use them.
Thank you so much for this explanation! I’m curious why you chose 30 in tall (desk level) as opposed to 36”(counter level)? How big is the frame you showed today?
I started with 36” and it just seemed too lanky so I cut it down to 30”. No reason you couldn’t use 36” though. I’m 5’7” so 30” for me is still a comfortable height.
I'm thinking yes. If I were to try, I would spray the backing fabric before adding the batting. I'd probably only spray half, lay the batting on and then spray the other half. Might be a little hard to smooth since there is nothing to press against as you apply the layers. Then spray the batting and lay the quilt top on. Ironing after layering would be important to ensure that the layers were well stuck together. If you use 505 spray, it doesn't matter if the spray dries a bit because it will still stick and the ironing ensures you have a good sandwich.
Yes! The quilt at the end of the video was spray basted. I decided to exp with pin bast too but before I pinned I did spray baste. I just gently pressed each layer together, smoothing as I went. I spray about a third at a time.
I usually spray baste and will be trying that, I plan to do it just the way Kathy describes. Right now I'm sandwiching on top fo my queen size bed and it's KILLING my back! Can't wait to try this!
I used something I already owned. It is made by Empire and is called an Enclosed Feed Tubing Cutter. I’m certain wherever you purchase the PVC they will sell cutters too. Not to promote any specific store, but I purchased my supplies from Menards. Here is an example of a cutter similar to what I already owned. Masterforce® 1-5/8" Pipe Cutter at Menards www.menards.com/main/p-7720120059272384.htm
As I'm in the middle of seam ripping my quilting from a poorly sandwiched quilt I was thinking how to better get the tension on the layers. Quick google search and your video popped up. This is genius and exactly what I need. Thank you for the tutorial.
Would love to see a video showing process of putting the quilt on the frame
Great and very well presented video, thank you. I’d love to see a tutorial video on using the frame. Your layering process is explained clearly, but it would be helpful to see how you pin, then move the sandwich to the next quadrant for pinning/basting. I assume you reach the center by working from both sides?
Thank you for making the video!! I do my own quilting and sandwiching is the hardest part!! Love this frame and can't wait to get started on making one.
Kathleen I absolutely loved your video. I tried so many different processes like you did, to no luck.
Can you please do another video showing the pinning, if you baste the outer edges. So many of us would greatly appreciate this. Please !
thank you so much for sharing!!!!! saw this on facebook and was trying to figure it out. You have made it so easy!!!
Hi Kathleen. I have just finished building myself this frame.I have modified it for my needs.I do lap quilts, so 10 -2ft and 2 to spare were enough. I accidentally purchased 2 extra t's so I added 2 more legs. I have the 6 -1ft, too ,if needed.
And quite frankly, my arthritis in my hands wanted no part of cutting those smaller pieces!
Please note: you may need a dremel to remove some of the pvc to be able to insert into couplers. I did
The Vaseline tip was brilliant!!!!
Can't wait to get my next quilt sandwiched on it and not be crawling on the floor. Thank you.
Happy quilting everyone ❤
I'd like to see this idea in actual use. And for those who might want to build this, I suggest getting a Ratcheting PVC cutter. Your work will go quicker. These cutters are available on Amazon and the big box hardware stores.
Thank you for making video, was so pleased to see it when you posted on the quilting site. Great and easy to follow tutorial. Excellent looking quilt frame. Husband is going to be busy her, once I get the pvc piping 😊
Great video. Very clear explanation & demo of the process. Thank you so much!!
Thank you for making this video wonderful idea can’t wait to go get the supplies ❤
Thank you so much! You’re terrific and so clever❣️
This is cool. You can make a draw string bag to keep all your pieces in
Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to try your method.
Thank you for making this video and for explaining all the details of constructing the frame.
When I have my quilt nicely basted it gets small puckers when I’m actually quilting it. I’ve been using really busy fabric for the back to hide it if it does get puckers. I’m actually thinking of doing more quilt as you in large blocks or small baby quilt size and then just joking four to make a large quilt.
THANK you for sharing this tutorial so quickly. I was impressed with the picture that you shared recently. I love that it is adjustable and portable. I may have questions about specific sizes and I hope you don't mind me contacting you for that.
It would be nice to see you use the frame to make the sandwich.
Thank you for sharing this!!!!!
Omg, your quilt is so beautiful! All I've mastered is geometric shapes. I look at your accomplishments in awe. Do you hand quilt all your creations? How do you come up with the idea and pattern? Incredible!
Great idea!
I was hoping you'd show how you sew with that. Or do you pin it and take it off to sew it?
Have you used this frame to hand quilt? I'm a beginner quilter and I am doing everything by hand. I don't have the space for a permanent quilting frame. I was hoping this could be an option for me.
Do you have a list of the parts measurements? I am going to have me son-in-law cut them for me!
Do you think this would be sturdy enough for hand quilting as well?
Great jobon the video.
Thank you Thank you Thank you !!!
Do you have a list of measurements by chance that i could purchase?
Thank you for the video I thought your idea was great and plan to make one for myself as I advance into quilting. What did you use for the bottom of you legs to prevent floor damage and sliding?
Great catch! I forgot about those! The are called PVC End Caps. I do think they give a bit of stability and I think it makes the frame look a bit more polished too.
Just curious, what is the biggest quilt you have done with this system? It is fabulous by the way. Thank you for sharing.
The largest I have done so far was 50x70”. I have a 78”x78” quilt ready to sandwich on this frame next.
Do you also need support in the center all the way across in both directions?
For this quilt in the video I did not use center legs on the 50” side. I did in the 70” though. It seemed stable enough in the 50” side to not use them.
Thank you so much for this explanation! I’m curious why you chose 30 in tall (desk level) as opposed to 36”(counter level)? How big is the frame you showed today?
I started with 36” and it just seemed too lanky so I cut it down to 30”. No reason you couldn’t use 36” though. I’m 5’7” so 30” for me is still a comfortable height.
I was wondering if 36 would make it a bit less stable, wonderful explanation.
Thank you for the video. Can this method be used for spray basting?
I'm thinking yes. If I were to try, I would spray the backing fabric before adding the batting. I'd probably only spray half, lay the batting on and then spray the other half. Might be a little hard to smooth since there is nothing to press against as you apply the layers. Then spray the batting and lay the quilt top on. Ironing after layering would be important to ensure that the layers were well stuck together. If you use 505 spray, it doesn't matter if the spray dries a bit because it will still stick and the ironing ensures you have a good sandwich.
Yes! The quilt at the end of the video was spray basted. I decided to exp with pin bast too but before I pinned I did spray baste. I just gently pressed each layer together, smoothing as I went. I spray about a third at a time.
Thank you SEW much!
I usually spray baste and will be trying that, I plan to do it just the way Kathy describes. Right now I'm sandwiching on top fo my queen size bed and it's KILLING my back! Can't wait to try this!
What is the pipe cutter called?
I used something I already owned. It is made by Empire and is called an Enclosed Feed Tubing Cutter. I’m certain wherever you purchase the PVC they will sell cutters too. Not to promote any specific store, but I purchased my supplies from Menards. Here is an example of a cutter similar to what I already owned.
Masterforce® 1-5/8" Pipe Cutter at Menards www.menards.com/main/p-7720120059272384.htm